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Dayspring Behavioral Health
Issaquah, Washington · Hybrid

Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA or LMFTA)

CounselorFull-Time or Part-Time

Listed compensation

$52-$57.2/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

*Now accepting applications to join our team in 2027*

  • Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA or LMFTA)
  • Compensation: $52-$57.20 per hour; paid bi-weekly
  • Employment Type: W-2 Full-Time or W-2 Part-Time Employee

Location

We anticipate openings in the following locations, please submit an application to express interest in joining our team and we will reach out as openings arise!

  • Issaquah, WA
  • Kirkland, WA
  • Maple Valley, WA

Role Summary

An Associate Mental Health Therapist with Dayspring Behavioral Health provides high-quality outpatient therapy to individuals, couples, and/or families under the supervision of a licensed clinician.

Success in this role means maintaining a consistent caseload, delivering evidence-based care, and completing documentation accurately and on time while collaborating with a supportive clinical team.

We are a mental health group practice that focuses on hosting a professional, supportive, and rewarding workplace for Mental Health Therapists. The goal at Dayspring is to thrive at work while providing excellent mental wellness care to our community.

Responsibilities

  • Under the supervision of a licensed clinician, associate therapists will:
  • Conduct assessments of bio-psycho-social needs and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide individual, family, and/or couples outpatient psychotherapy services using evidence-based modalities
  • Actively seek parent and/or patient feedback regarding programming and therapy goals

Complete Timely and Compliant Clinical Documentation

  • Part-Time: Maintain a minimum active caseload of 16 clients per week required (both in person and online)
  • Full-Time: Maintain a minimum active caseload of 22 clients per week required (both in person and online)
  • Participate in clinical consultation, supervision, or team meetings as required
  • Adhere to ethical standards, licensing requirements, and company policies
  • Attend weekly supervision meetings

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation: $52-$57.20 per hour; paid bi-weekly
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match up to 4%
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents*
  • HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA options to help manage healthcare and dependent care expenses*
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage*
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential mental health and life support resources*
  • Generous paid time off and additional paid holidays*
  • Case consultation with colleagues
  • Malpractice insurance and all overhead expenses covered by the practice
  • Billing, credentialing, scheduling, and intake support
  • Flexible scheduling and telehealth options

*Indicates benefits available only to full-time W-2 Employees

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Requirements

  • Required Qualifications
  • Active, unrestricted license: LMHCA or LMFTA in Washington State
  • Master’s or doctoral degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
  • Ability to maintain adequate Professional Liability Insurance coverage
  • Strong background in evidence-based practices (e. g., CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT)
  • Ability to provide therapy independently

Comfort Using an EHR and Telehealth Platforms

  • Experience conducting psychotherapy with specific populations (children, adolescents, trauma, couples, etc.); strong preference for therapists interested in working with ages 9 through adulthood
  • Experience in outpatient or group practice settings

About Dayspring Behavioral Health

Dayspring Behavioral Health is a multidisciplinary mental health practice dedicated to empowering individuals, children, and families through comprehensive counseling and specialized assessment services. Founded with a focus on strengths-based care, Dayspring emphasizes collaborative, evidence-informed treatment and strong training partnerships with local doctoral and master’s programs, supporting both clients and clinicians alike.

Dayspring Behavioral Health is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives strengthens our teams and enhances the care we provide to the communities we serve.

Dayspring Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Dayspring Behavioral Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Accommodation requests may be submitted to careers@archealthpartners.com.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningCase managementCrisis intervention

Marriage & Family Therapy — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Marriage & Family Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 42% have no call, 70% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Mental Health Counselor (LMHCA or LMFTA) at Dayspring Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Marriage & Family Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$114k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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About Dayspring Behavioral Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Issaquah, WA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with 4% employer match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA with employer contribution
FSA options
Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous paid time off and holidays
Malpractice insurance covered